Description
A delightful blend of fluffy cake and fresh berries, perfect for summer gatherings and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 cups fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until combined.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add milk while stirring gently until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat into 1-inch thick rounds, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and let cool.
- While cooling, mix fresh berries in a bowl with sugar if desired and whip cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Slice shortcakes in half horizontally, layer with whipped cream and berries, then top with more cream.
Notes
- Swap berries based on seasonal availability or personal preference for variety.
- For an extra flavor boost, add lemon zest or a hint of almond extract to the whipped cream.
- Store leftover components separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg